Definitions for Allianceəˈlaɪ əns

Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Alliance.

Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

alliance, confederation(noun)

the state of being allied or confederated

alliance, bond(noun)

a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

"the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"

alliance, coalition, alignment, alinement(noun)

an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty

alliance(noun)

a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

confederation, alliance(noun)

the act of forming an alliance or confederation

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alliance(Noun)

The state of being allied; the act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league; as, matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state; an alliance between France and England.

alliance(Noun)

Any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity.

alliance(Noun)

The persons or parties allied. --Udall.

alliance(Noun)

A treaty between nations for their mutual advantage

alliance(Verb)

To connect or unite by alliance; to ally.

Origin: From aliance (French: alliance).

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Alliance(noun)

the state of being allied; the act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league; as, matrimonial alliances; an alliance between church and state; an alliance between France and England

Alliance(noun)

any union resembling that of families or states; union by relationship in qualities; affinity

Alliance(noun)

the persons or parties allied

Alliance(verb)

to connect by alliance; to ally

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Alliance

The Alliance is a left-wing political party in New Zealand. It was formed in 1991, and was influential in the 1990s, but has since declined and has no representation in parliament. It suffered a major setback after Jim Anderton, the party's leader, left the party in 2002, taking several of the party's MPs. After the remaining MPs lost their seats in the 2002 election, some commentators predicted the demise of the party. The Alliance stood candidates in the 2005 election but won less than 1% of the party vote. The Alliance contested Auckland City Council elections under the City Vision banner, in concert with the New Zealand Labour Party and Green Party. The Alliance ran 15 electorate candidates and a total of 30 candidates on the party list in the 2008 election, increasing its party vote marginally from 2005.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

Alliance

al-lī′ans, n. state of being allied: union by marriage or treaty. [See Ally.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

alliance

The relationship that results from a formal agreement (e.g., treaty) between two or more nations for broad, long-term objectives that further the common interests of the members. See also coalition; multinational.